R. Michael Roe Biology of Ticks Volume 2 (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)
$ 167.52
Description
Further Details Title: Biology of Ticks Volume 2 Condition: New ISBN-10: 0199744068 EAN: 9780199744060 ISBN: 9780199744060 Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Format: Hardback Release Date: 01/09/2014 Description: Biology of Ticks is the most comprehensive work on tick biology and tick-borne diseases. This second edition is a multi-authored work, featuring the research and analyses of renowned experts across the globe. Spanning two volumes, the book examines the systematics, biology, structure, ecological adaptations, evolution, genomics and the molecular processes that underpin the growth, development and survival of these important disease-transmitting parasites. Also discussed is the remarkable array of diseases transmitted (or caused) by ticks, as well as modern methods for their control. This book should serve as a modern reference for students, scientists, physicians, veterinarians and other specialists.Volume I covers the biology of the tick and features chapters on tick systematics, tick life cycles, external and internal anatomy, and others dedicated to specific organ systems, specifically, the tick integument, mouthparts and digestive system, salivary glands, waste removal, salivary glands, respiratory system, circulatory system and hemolymph, fat body, the nervous and sensory systems and reproductive systems.Volume II includes chapters on the ecology of non-nidicolous and nidicolous ticks, genetics and genomics (including the genome of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis) and immunity, including host immune responses to tick feeding and tick-host interactions, as well as the tick's innate immune system that prevents and/or controls microbial infections. Six chapters cover in depth the many diseases caused by the major tick-borne pathogens, including tick-borne protozoa, viruses, rickettsiae of all types, other types of bacteria (e.g., the Lyme disease agent) and diseases related to tick paralytic agents and toxins. The remaining chapters are devoted to tick control using vaccines, acaricides, repellents, biocontrol, and, finally, techniques for breeding ticks in order to develop tick colonies for scientific study. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 257mm Item Length: 180mm Item Width: 31mm Item Weight: 1293g Contributor: Daniel E. Sonenshine (Edited by), R. Michael Roe (Edited by) Genre: Science Nature & Math Author: R. Michael Roe Release Year: 2014 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
